The Texas senator has taken the lead in driving a significant bill to overhaul the regulation of college athletics. This legislation successfully passed the chamber on Monday night.
Date: September 29, 2026, at 12:07 p.m. EDT
Senator Ted Cruz, representing Texas, recently played a pivotal role in this legislative effort. The bill’s passage marks a notable moment in college sports regulation.
Since his arrival in the Senate in 2013, Cruz has made headlines for various reasons. He gained particular attention when he read Dr. Seuss’s “Green Eggs and Ham” on the Senate floor. This was during an all-night speech that was part of an unsuccessful bid to defund the Affordable Care Act. This act elicited strong reactions, frustrating Democrats and some members of his own party.
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